2025 Chevrolet Traverse Problems, Recalls & Reliability

323 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 32/100 on the trouble index — still early — complaints build over a vehicle's first decade on the road. Brakes & stability leads the reports.

323Complaints
32/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Too early to call

Where 2025 sits among all Traverse years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Brakes & stability 111 complaints (34%)
“On 8/11/2025 the brakes failed and the brake petal went all the way down. The check engine light came on as well as the ABS, traction control, front collision lights. The service ESC and service brake assist came on as well. It’s in the shop and needs a new brake master cylinder.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2025 Traverse
Driver assistance 96 complaints (30%)
“Front collision system failed. ABS and traction control are now failing. My breaks gave out Yes No The failure happened the day the warning lights came on - 10/26/2025”— owner report to NHTSA, 2025 Traverse
Electrical 48 complaints (15%)
“Vehicle currently at dealership for ESC, brake system and ABS warning lights coming on. Unable to use cruise control once these lights came on.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2025 Traverse
Other 17 complaints (5%)
Transmission & drivetrain 12 complaints (4%)
Engine 11 complaints (3%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse.

Technical service bulletins

371 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2025 Traverse TSB list →

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse drew 323 complaints in federal safety records — still early — complaints build over a vehicle's first decade on the road. Its trouble index is 32/100, scored against the model's worst year (2011).

What are the most common 2025 Chevrolet Traverse problems?

The top reported problems for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse are brakes & stability (111 complaints), driver assistance (96), and electrical (48).

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.